Wu Tian felt that the words of the Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerate were rather untimely.
What time was it, and with so many people present, how could one speak so directly?
These words naturally drew Qing'er's attention.
Her brow furrowed slightly, and she said to the Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerate, "Grandfather, what do you mean by that?"
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerate chuckled, "It's nothing, but this Sect Master Wu might become a very important man in your life."
"Grandfather knows you've never been interested in such matters, but if the person is Sect Master Wu, Grandfather sincerely hopes you can be more open."
"After all, you are so grown up now, and Grandfather cares deeply about your lifelong happiness."
Wu Tian's expression became even more rigid.
He thought, aren't you being a bit too blunt?
How am I supposed to respond to this?
All the stationed guards also became intensely interested in the Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerate's words.
These people were no longer young; even if they didn't have a hundred years of experience, they certainly had several decades.
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerate had always protected the Saintess extremely well, and almost no prodigy had ever caught his eye.
Yet now, why was the Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerate showing Wu Tian such favor?
For a moment, the gazes of everyone towards Wu Tian became even more curious.
Being looked at by so many people in such a manner made even Wu Tian feel uncomfortable all over.
Qing'er's delicate brows furrowed even deeper, and she said, "Grandfather, what is going on?"
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerate chuckled, "Didn't I tell you that the Son of the Sacred Dragon has appeared?"
"This Sect Master Wu is the legendary Son of the Sacred Dragon!"
"What?!" Upon hearing this, everyone was greatly shocked.
In their understanding, the Son of the Sacred Dragon was the Son of Destiny, the one who would lead them in the future.
Such a legendary figure was actually this young man before them?
It was almost too unbelievable.
Even with Qing'er's usual demeanor, she couldn't help but be slightly taken aback at this moment.
Her gaze became much more solemn, and her scrutinizing look made Wu Tian unsure of where to put his hands and feet.
"Are you the Son of the Sacred Dragon?" Qing'er said with a very serious expression, "I hope you can tell me yourself."
Her golden pupils emitted a sharp glint, making Wu Tian almost afraid to look directly at her.
He scratched his head and said, "Ah, well... I am indeed the successor of the Sacred Dragon..."
Before he could figure out what to say next, Qing'er suddenly produced a golden long sword in her hand.
She pointed the sword at Wu Tian and said with a complete lack of warmth, "Fight me."
"If you can earn my approval, then you can take the key from me."
"Ah?!" These words caught Wu Tian completely off guard, and he couldn't help but lose his composure.
He quickly asked, "What do you mean? Why should I fight you?"
Qing'er's expression remained unchanged, and she said, "You know how to take the key."
"I have no objection to this method, but I will not allow a weakling to touch it."
"So if you want to take the key, be prepared. If you can't defeat me, you will never be able to take the key."
Her words were exceedingly cold, yet they carried an undeniable weight.
Wu Tian understood that Qing'er was absolutely serious, and he couldn't help but look at the Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerate and say, "Senior Demon Subduing, this..."
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerate waved his hand and said, "You don't need to ask me about this."
"Qing'er has the right to choose for herself, so whether you can handle this matter depends entirely on you."
Wu Tian did not want to fight Qing'er, but the situation had already come to this.
Even if he didn't want to fight, there was nothing he could do.
Therefore, he could only nod and say, "Alright, if you want to fight, then let's fight."
"But you'd better be careful, lest you get injured later."
A woman like Qing'er undoubtedly had a very strong sense of pride.
And Wu Tian's words had precisely stepped on her landmine.
She said coldly, "You don't need to tell me these things. Rather, you should worry about yourself first."
With that, golden light surged from Qing'er like flames, and within this light, there was actually a sense of sacred radiance!
"This is..." Wu Tian was greatly startled.
"Eight-star Grand Unity Golden Immortal?!" Li Xingyun couldn't help but exclaim, "No way, how can she have such strength?!"
That's right, Qing'er's cultivation realm had indeed reached Eight-star Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
And judging by her robust aura, her true strength was likely even higher than her cultivation level!
"This fellow is truly not simple..." Wu Tian murmured dazedly.
He hadn't underestimated Qing'er from the start, but he hadn't expected her to be this powerful.
With Qing'er's strength, it was not impossible for her to be ranked among the sect masters of the Eight Great Divine Sects!
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerate chuckled, "Sect Master Wu, although your strength is formidable, Qing'er was trained by me personally."
"Moreover, she possesses the power of an angel, and at this current stage, she is not someone to be trifled with easily."
"Angel?" Wu Tian was surprised again.
Among the spirit beast races, there indeed existed super spirit beasts called angels.
It was said that angels mastered the element of light and their strength even surpassed that of the Ten Great Immortal Kings!
Since Qing'er had obtained the inheritance of an angel and her strength had reached such a level, this competition might not be easily resolved.
Wu Tian felt a sense of helplessness.
Why were all these key inheritors stronger than the last?
It seemed that opening the Sacred Dragon Treasure would truly not be an easy task!
However, he didn't say anything more at this moment. With a raise of his hand, thunder roared, and the Thunder God Scepter immediately appeared in his hand.
He looked at Qing'er and said, "You are indeed very powerful, but I am not that easy to deal with."
"I am determined to obtain the fragments of the key, and with your strength, I cannot hold back."
"So there's no need for further words. If you want to fight, let's fight!"
Qing'er remained silent, only for the golden light around her to become even more radiant.
Within her pupils, flame-like light also flickered.
Everyone was caught off guard by such a development, and they were all stunned for a moment.
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerate and the Rescue Heavenly Venerate exchanged a glance, then both waved their hands. Two great powers immediately pushed the crowd aside, forming a barrier that enveloped Wu Tian and Qing'er.
Wu Tian looked at Qing'er calmly, and Qing'er likewise looked at him. Neither of them made a move.
The air seemed to freeze, and only the continuous roar of thunder could be heard.
Suddenly, light erupted from Qing'er's body, and then thousands of golden light swords surged towards Wu Tian like a torrential downpour!
Wu Tian did not hesitate either. He struck his scepter heavily in the void, and heavenly lightning immediately shot down from the sky, colliding fiercely with those light swords!